Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) have dominated conversations about the future of manufacturing. The following glossary explains the meanings behind the biggest buzzwords in the industry. Let’s start with the two most fundamental…
All machines eventually fail. It is not a question of if, but when. However, seasoned maintenance teams know that vibration patterns can help tip them off when a machine requires repairs. The goal of this vibration analysis…
Safety standards help protect assets and also foster a safe workplace. In potentially hazardous environments, equipment must follow particularly strict standards to reduce the risk of an explosion. Here we explain the difference between equipment labeled as…
Predictive maintenance harnesses the power of the Internet of Things (IoT) to give maintenance teams eyes and ears on their equipment and assets. Predictive maintenance technology can tell you exactly which assets need attention at any given…
It is normal for machines to vibrate, but a change in a machine’s vibration patterns can indicate potential problems. Measuring changes in vibration patterns helps teams identify imbalance, looseness, misalignment, or bearing wear in equipment — before…
Preventive and predictive maintenance are both maintenance strategies for minimizing downtime, maximizing performance, and keeping your equipment in optimal condition. When implemented correctly, they can improve productivity and lower the cost of necessary repairs on your assets….